SHREVEPORT, La. — After UM’s bowl matchup was announced in early December, freshman quarterback Brad Kaaya said he didn’t know a lot about the next opposing defense. South Carolina had talented young players, he said, …

Davis said he and Johnson, both juniors who are considered two of the top running backs eligible for the NFL draft, are “really good buddies” who speak regularly and have hung out several times this week …

Two junior college players are on their way to Coral Gables in January.

Days after tight end Jerome Washington signed a letter of intent to UM, offensive lineman Jahair Jones did the same.

Jones, from Brooklyn (N.Y.) ASA College, is a three-star, 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive tackle. He is a native of Edgewater, Md. He will begin as a true sophomore in January. Washington (6-5, 245) a four-star prospect, will enroll …

JUCO TE signs: On the first day of the junior college signing period, Miami landed Jerome Washington, the top-ranked JUCO tight end in the nation.

Washington, listed at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, will enroll in January and have four years of eligibility. Washington, rated four stars by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com, attends Mercer (N.J.) Community …